Journal
The Journal of the American Apitherapy Society is published quarterly by the American Apitherapy Society and is sent to all members as one of their membership benefits. The Journal is sent to Members via e-mail as a PDF; those AAS members who joined or renewed before Dec. 31, 2009 receive their Journal as a hard copy by regular mail unless they have informed the AAS office that they want it via e-mail. They will receive it as a hard copy until their membership expires. At that time they may pay additionally, like all new members, to receive it as a hard copy. See the membership fee schedule.
Letters, articles, and personal accounts related to apitherapy are welcome for publication. Authors of published articles will receive a one year free membership to the AAS. All materials printed in the AAS Journal become the property of the AAS. For Guidelines, see Submit Articles.
Below you will see 4 sample Journal articles. There is also an index to all articles published in the Journals since 2005. This list is updated regularly as new Journals are published. If you are a member of AAS, you will receive the Journal, and will have access on the Members Only section of this website where you will find some articles previously published.
Sample Articles
Honey—More than Just a Sweetener, Naturally by Ronald Fessenden, M.D., M.P.H.
Honey Helps the Body Heal Itself by Andrew Kochan, M.D., Sherman Oaks,CA
Journal Index
Vol. 16, No. 1, January-March 2009
- Bee venom therapy for inflammatory conditions: historical and recent trends, by Rain Delvin, LAc, MAOM, LMP
- Using a natural product to treat fungal infections, by Liena Hernandez-Horizondo, PhD
- Apitherapy’s limitations-and its possibilities, by Theo Cherbuliez, MD
- Testimonial: Bee venom therapy for skin cancer
- Un resumen breve de las acciones y funciones de los productos de la colmena, by Frederique Keller, DOM, LAc
Vol. 16, No. 2, April-June 2009
- Recent news and views about apitherapy
- Pan de abejas (primera parte), by Moíses Asís
- Honey: a source of beneficial enzymes, by Todd Hardie
- One apitherapist’s experience: BVT for Morton’s neuroma, by Michael Szakacs
- Testimonial: The Bee Club brings my immune system back to life, by Hilda DeVries
- Testimonial: Bee venom therapy and me: healing hip inflammation, by Bob Hardie
Vol. 16, No. 3, July-September 2009
- Propolis: A natural remedy against cancer? By Nicolas Humin, MS, Liéna Hernandez Orizondo, PhD, and Prof. Roch Domerego
- Pan de abejas (segunda parte), by Moíses Asís
- Treating keloids with honeybee products: Local and general treatment, by Dr. Stefan Stangaciu (2009); Sclerolysis, by Dr. Leo Roy (1978)
- Honey dressing for nail fungus infections: Case study, by Dr. B. Kaviani; Preparing a dressing, by Amel St. Michele
Vol. 16, No. 4, October-December 2009
- Congress in France spotlights latest findings on apitherapy, by Theo Cherbuliez, MD
- The AAS from past to present
- Another alternative remedy for MS that works! by Alan Lorenzo
- Using bee venom therapy to treat Guillain-Barré syndrome, by Dr. Benham Kaviani
- Targeting cancer with bee venom, by Dick Johnson
- Testimonial: Apitherapy for my horse, by Ann Harmon
- BVT for rheumatoid arthritis, by Dick Johnson
Vol. 15, No. 4, October-December 2008
- Products of the hive – their relationship with Chinese Five Element theory and physiology, by Chris A. Kleronomos, DAOM, L.Ac., R.N., R.H. (AHG)
- Wound healing honey to be available, by Dick Johnson
- Apiterapia: preciosa miel, by Dr. Fernando Lopez Hernandez
- AAS updates
Vol. 15, No. 3, July-September 2008
- For cancer patients: Strengthening the immune system – with a natural product, by Theo Cherbuliez, M.D.
- Focus on: Intriguing bee products, by Theo Cherbuliez, M.D.
- Amazing honeybee memory, by Dick Johnson
- Rapid desensitization protocol for allergy to honey bee venom, by Theo Cherbuliez, M.D., and Andrew Kochan, M.D.
- Doctoras abejas, by Deanna Herrera, LMT; Receta para salvia curativa de propolio, by Frederique Keller, DOM, L.Ac.
- Testimonials
- AAS profile – Chris Kleronomos works to bring apitherapy “out into the light”
- AAS updates
Vol. 15, No. 2, April-June 2008
- New features and presenters make Seattle CMACC an exhilarating experience
- Honey a valuable first-aid remedy for burns and heartburn, by Dick Johnson
- Bee stings vs. injectable solution, by Michael Simics
- Testimonials
- Research roundup
- AAS updates
- AAS profile – Botanist, environmentalist, healer: Kate McWiggins brings new perspectives to the AAS board
- Apitherapy resources
Vol. 15 No. 1, January-March 2008
- Honey helps the body heal itself, by Andrew Kochan, M.D.
- Bee venom therapy protocol for Bell’s palsy, by Alan Lorenzo
- Honey for a spider bite, by Bob Harrison
- Hooray for honey, by Marina Marchese
- How my injuries were healed by bee stings and honey treatments,by Velma Thomas
- BVT for arthritis pain: stung by the realization, by MarleneAnderson
- Care of honeybees for bee venom therapy, by Dick Johnson
- Notes by a new beekeeper, by Annemie Curlin
- AAS Network
Vol. 14, No. 3, September 2007
- The benefits ofbeebread for T.J.: An apitherapy case history of a child born with a rarechromosomal abnormality, by Priscilla Coe
- Apitherapy in Iran,by Behnam Kaviani-Vahid, M.D.
- Beebread in apitherapy, by Priscilla Coe
- Honey—more than just a sweetener, naturally, by Ronald Fessenden, M.D., M.P.H.
- Research roundup
- Bee death in theUSA: Is the honeybee in danger? by Dr. Wolfgang Ritter
- Care of honeybees for bee venom therapy, by Dick Johnson
- Notes from a new beekeeper, by Annemie Curlin
- Apitherapy resources
- AAS profile: Andrew Kochan shows fellow physicians the way to apitherapy
- Honey recipes, by Ann Harman
Vol. 14, No. 2, June 2007
- North Carolina CMACC draws “apitherapy ambassadors” from around the world
- Case study: Bee honey therapy for a pregnant woman with rheumatoid arthritis, by Mamdouh Abdulrhman, M.D.
- Case study: Honey treatment for a wound, by Cristina Aosan,M.D.
- Case study: Bee venom therapy for equine arthritis, by John Drakes
- Case study: Bee venom therapy for herpes facialis, by Hirofumi Naito, D.V.M.
- Learning life lessons from the bees, by Connie Frank, R.N.
- Global effects on U.S. honeybees, by Dick Johnson
- Apitherapy resources
- Honey recipes, by Ann Harman
Vol. 14, No. 1, March 2007
- Brazilian propolis: A promising adjunct to dental care, cancer treatment, vaccines
- The science, and the health, behind the taste of honey, by Vetaley Stashenko, Ph.D., N.D.
- A letter from Christopher MH Kim,M.D., former AAS president
- Swiss Apitherapy Association launched: structure influenced by AAS
- In Lithuania, bee products widely used in opthalmology: abstract presented at Apimedica, Athens, September 2006, by Jurate Jankauskiene and Dalia Jankauskaite
- Understanding the Postal Service: new, improved policy on mailing bees, by Ed Allen
- Taking BVT to an Indian village to treat a case of MS, by Reyah Carlson
- A profile in courage: Paul Cappy, veteran Vermont beekeeper, by Todd Hardie
- American Beekeeping Federation convention features apitherapy workshop, by Shirley Acevedo
- Research roundup
- Apitherapy resources
- Honey recipes, by Ann Harman
Vol, 13, No.4, December 2006
- Appreciating varietal honeys: From folk medicine to twenty-first century research, by Priscilla Coe
- Profiles of two popular American varietal honeys and their therapeutic uses: black locust and alfalfa honeys, by Dr. Vetaley Stashenko
- Honeybees in Ghana’s traditional communities, by Keith Morris
- Chilean group pursues formal recognition of apitherapy, by Ronald Huber
- Salt Lake City CMACC: participants share experiences, offer suggestions
- The honey bee’s contribution to medicine, byKirsten Traynor (reprint from American Bee Journal)
- Research roundup
- Gifts from the hive, by Ann Harman and Frederique Keller
Vol, 13, No. 3, September 2006
- Honey drops as a treatment for dry eye syndrome, by Jurate Jankauskiene, M.D., and Dalia Jankauskaite, M.D.
- Connecticut conference: Exploring apitherapy’s connections to spiritual healing, by Glenn Perry
- One apitherapist’s experience: BVT for removal of a sebaceous cyst, by Michael Szakacs
- Madrid conference: Propolis, pollen, and medicinal plants, by Carol Waddington
- Iran festival: Celebrating bee products’ health benefits, by Behnam Kaviani-Vahid
- Research roundup
- AAS profile: Glenn Perry’s zeal for apitherapy spurs expansion of local workshops
- An introduction to been venom therapy, by Charles Mraz (reprint)
- Honey recipes: soda makin’, by Doug Erb
Vol. 13, No. 2, June 2006
- A novel protocol:An alternative remedy for MS that really works! by Alan Lorenzo
- An experience from Chile: Apitherapy: a body-mind view, by Irene Wied
- Ohio apitherapy day: Workshop offers lessons for the experts, by Donald Downs
- Apitherapy in Uruguay:Using apitoxin in tablet form, by Dr. Eduardo Lema
- Assessing the safety of Brazilian propolis, by Jose Alexandre S. Breu
- Comments on a randomized crossover study of bee sting therapy for multiple sclerosis, by Michael Simics
- AAS profile—Life after Lyme disease: Reyah Carlson promotes apitherapy in the Midwest
- Maine workshop highlights apitherapy for animals
- Cooking with honey, by Ann Harman
Contents of March 2006 Journal - Vol. 13, No. 1
- Bee venom therapy for a patient with multiple myeloma, by Behnam Kaviani-Vahid, Pharm. D.
- Bee venom therapy for MS: Further studies needed, by Theo Cherbuliez, M.D.
- Apitherapy in the Middle East—Kuwait workshops a first step? by Vetaley Stashenko, Ph.D., N.D.
- “The bee lady” visits Kuwait, by Pat Wagner
- Apimondia abstracts
- Research briefs: Honey helpful against two bacteria; Topical honey, beeswax effective for diaper rash
- AAS profile: Apitherapy + acupuncture = an excellent combination, says Frederique Keller
- March honey recipes, by Ann Harman
Contents of December 2005 Journal - Vol. 12, No. 4
- Regional chapters: A new direction for the AAS?—Connecticut offers a possible model, by Glenn Perry
- Treating a corneal ulcer with topical honey, by Mamdouh AbdulRhman, M.D.
- Apitherapy bee gardens: Exploring a framework for bee-centric healing centers, by Priscilla Coe
- Research update: Using topical honey for a diabetic foot ulcer
- Apitherapy at Apimondia 2005: Dublin, Ireland, by Theo Cherbuliez
- AAS profile: Susan Cherbuliez brings energy and expertise to her role as AAS treasurer
- December honey recipes, by Ann Harman
Contents of September 2005 Journal - Vol. 12, No. 3
- Summer CMAC in Vermont Offers Indoor and Outdoor Learning
- Sourcing Organic Ingredients for Apitherapy Products. Part 2: Organic Spirits, by Priscilla Coe
- AAS Profile: Barbara Dalby Adds International Perspectives to the AAS’s Work
- Informal study of Bee Venom Cream, by Andrew Kochan, M.D.
- Apitherapy in China: An Update, by George Chao
- Bee Products and their Health Benefits: A Summary from “Dr. Sting,” by Marina Marchese
- Autumn Honey Recipes, by Ann Harman